Metrics

The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association’s mission – to provide opportunities for members and the community to learn about and share the joy and excitement of Astronomy through observing, education and fun – is evidenced by the numerous activities involving members. These activities are supported by capabilities provided by our diverse membership and the financial resources donated to TAAA by members and the community. Some evidence of our performance and potential are provided by the following metrics.

IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY –

Total Number of Volunteers –

Volunteer Outreach in the Community – 2023 total 1601 hours; 2024 total 2484 hours

School Star Nights – 2022 this group held 114 events at schools and parks, using 25 members operating 330 telescopes over 1403 volunteer hours sharing the sky with 10,657 happy participants.

Grand Canyon Star Party – 2023 TAAA’s 33rd year hosting the event – Visitor attendance 8,248 (9,264 in 2022), 107 Astronomy volunteers contributing 2,501 hours (2,395 in 2022) averaging 49 telescopes each night (50 in 2022) over the 8 nights, with 12 imaging videoscopes.

2023 National Excellence In Volunteerism Award winner (From National Park Service)

Tucson Festival of Books 2023 – 20 Volunteers donated 120 hours – 4735 Visitors engaged

Astronomy Day Festival at Brady Fenton Park – Volunteers – Visitors engaged

MEMBERSHIP

Total Voting Members – August 2025 – 741 made up of 357 Individuals, 376 Families, (2 voting members counted in each Family Membership) 8 complimentary Past Presidents – (Compared to 746 total in May 2023)

Members from – Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia (Canada), California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario (Canada), Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Switzerland, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Astronomical League Awards earned – By 2025 TAAA members had earned a total of 151 awards for Outreach to the community – the second highest in the nation. We have 25 members who have earned Master awards in this category. 2024 TAAA Members earned 24 AL Awards – 2023 TAAA Members earned16 AL Awards – 2022 TAAA Members earned 38 AL Awards. In 2022 TAAA members earned the third highest number of Astronomical League Outreach awards in the nation.

FINANCIALS

Revenues – 2022/3 990 – $192,182 2023/4 990 – $353,335 2024/5 990 – $213,404

Revenues Less Expenses – 2022 990 – $152,548 2023/4 990 – $278,218 2024/5 990 – $112,801

Net Assets – 2022/3 990 – $1,132043 2023/4 990 – $1,411,009 2024/5 990 – $1,524,921